Overview Examination and Palpation of the Apical Impulse (Point of Maximal Impulse) Palpation Percussing the Cardiac Silhouette Special Maneuvers Examination and Palpation of the Apical Impulse (Point ...
The apical pulse is best felt on the chest wall over the heart's apex. A normal heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute at rest. Changes in apical pulse rhythm can indicate a heart problem ...